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Watch: Effin Eddie's All-Ireland Hurling final prediction
Watch: Effin Eddie's All-Ireland Hurling final prediction
Still as passionate and unpredictable as ever, Tipperary’s Effin Eddie (aka Eddie Moroney) shares his take on Sunday’s final between Cork and Tipperary with the Irish Examiner.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

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Cork and Kerry children the healthiest in the country, new survey finds
CSO data shows the general health of more than 90% of children across the country was deemed to be 'good or very good'

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Lawyer in Ian Bailey case fails in bid to prosecute journalist
Lawyer in Ian Bailey case fails in bid to prosecute journalist
A former lawyer alleges he was professionally vilified in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case commentary, but his legal action was dismissed

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

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Status yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Kerry as weekend brings risk of thunderstorms
Met Éireann warns of difficult travel conditions, poor visibility, and spot flooding across Munster and beyond

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Cork City buses to introduce 90-minute free transfer Leap fare from next month
Cork City buses to introduce 90-minute free transfer Leap fare from next month
Cork commuters will soon enjoy free bus transfers with a 90-minute Leap card fare — but tap-on tech faces delays

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Cork and Tipp fans furious as All-Ireland final ticket chaos sparks calls for GAA review
Cork and Tipp fans furious as All-Ireland final ticket chaos sparks calls for GAA review
As All-Ireland final fever grips Cork and Tipp, questions mount over fairness of GAA's ticket allocation system

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

No rental homes available in Cork for families on housing assistance, Simon report finds
No rental homes available in Cork for families on housing assistance, Simon report finds
Not a single rental property in Cork is available to families on housing support, according to a stark new report

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Young woman found dead in Limerick hotel named locally as Clodagh Ferguson
Young woman found dead in Limerick hotel named locally as Clodagh Ferguson
Gardaí are investigating after Ms Ferguson’s body was found at a premises near Steamboat Quay

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Watch: Cyril ‘The Bird’ Kavanagh's All-Ireland Hurling final prediction
Watch: Cyril ‘The Bird’ Kavanagh's All-Ireland Hurling final prediction
Cyril “The Bird” Kavanagh, Cork’s most recognisable superfan, shares his prediction for Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling final and reveals how he plans to celebrate if the Liam McCarthy Cup finally returns to Leeside.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Watch: Cork fan gets All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions' tattoo
Watch: Cork fan gets All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions' tattoo
Cork hurling fan Michael John Murphy has taken up the offer of a free tattoo from Skint Tattoo Studio, Passage West ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final on Sunday.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Coarse angling world championship coming to Cork
Coarse angling world championship coming to Cork
Event will provide a welcome boost to local businesses and also reinforcing Inniscarra's reputation as a world-class angling destination

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Grey belt plan
Cork council plans for major housing schemes may be scuppered by water and sewerage issues
Cork County Council has been warned it be restricted in several areas for building as Uisce Éireann is not supplying it with plans for water and sewerage upgrades in the region

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Singletons hoping to be swept off their feet at Bantry matchmaking festival
Singletons hoping to be swept off their feet at Bantry matchmaking festival
Event in West Cork town will run from September 12-14

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

'I can blame no one only myself': Johnny Healy-Rae crushes hand in farm machinery
'I can blame no one only myself': Johnny Healy-Rae crushes hand in farm machinery
The son of TD Danny Healy-Rae was fitting a mower onto a tractor when his left hand got caught by a hydraulic ram

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Tempting fate: Cork fan shows off 'All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions' tattoo
Tempting fate: Cork fan shows off 'All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions' tattoo
Michael John, 37, a member of the Irish Defence Forces, is originally from Waterford but lives in Mayfield, on the northside of Cork City

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Family syndicate revealed as winners of record €250m EuroMillions jackpot in Cork
Family syndicate revealed as winners of record €250m EuroMillions jackpot in Cork
A family syndicate has claimed Ireland’s largest-ever Lotto prize after scooping the €250m EuroMillions jackpot

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Department of Education accused of 'disgraceful behaviour' over refusal of sports pitch for Cork school
Department of Education accused of 'disgraceful behaviour' over refusal of sports pitch for Cork school
Carrigtwohill Community School has been left without a grass pitch after department decided not to allow use of a field for its 1,800 pupils

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Tralee's Aqua Dome closes temporarily after roof damage 
Tralee's Aqua Dome closes temporarily after roof damage 
The indoor water park will remain closed until further notice while engineers and experts assess the damage and undertake remedial works

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Cork County Council is only local authority without language policy for Gaeltacht housing 
Cork County Council is only local authority without language policy for Gaeltacht housing 
Councillor Gobnait Moynihan said the council is planning to build some houses in Baile Mhuirne and it should reserve a percentage of these for those who speak Irish on a daily basis

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Inside the Cork hurley workshop behind Patrick Horgan’s scoring success
Inside the Cork hurley workshop behind Patrick Horgan’s scoring success
Former Cork dual star Aidan Walsh now crafts hurleys for Patrick Horgan — built with precision for All-Ireland moments

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Temporary oncology unit at UHK is 'wholly inadequate' for the number of patients, charity warns
Temporary oncology unit at UHK is 'wholly inadequate' for the number of patients, charity warns
The cancer unit is a satellite unit of Cork University Hospital

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Construction begins on 'ambitious' public realm redevelopment in Cork City
Ireland a 'cold place for Catholics' says Cork councillor in Bishop Lucey Park renaming row
Cork City Council votes to explore renaming Bishop Lucey Park, sparking debate on legacy, faith, and public memory

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Cork City councillors retain plan for new bridge despite warnings it will limit use of the Lee
Cork City councillors retain plan for new bridge despite warnings it will limit use of the Lee
Councillors voted overwhelmingly to retain plan for light rail bridge from Horgan's Quay, near Kent Station, to Kennedy Quay as a key ambition of the city development plan

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Watch: Jerry from Kerry at the 2025 Cahirmee Horse Fair
Watch: Jerry from Kerry at the 2025 Cahirmee Horse Fair
The weather and the economy couldn't dampen the spirits at the annual Cahirmee Horse Fair in Buttevant, Co.Cork. Irish Examiner chief photographer Dan Linehan speaks to Jerry from Kerry was looking for a fair price for his Cob jack.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Close up spouses calculating family budget paying online using laptop
MABS sees 10% surge in families in debt due to soaring cost of living
Money Advice and Budgeting Service calls for targeted supports in Budget 2026 amid spiralling cost of housing and utilities 

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Excitement mounts for All Ireland hurling final on Cork/Tipperary border
Excitement mounts for All Ireland hurling final on Cork/Tipperary border
Whoever sees their team's captain lifting Liam MacCarthy on Sunday afternoon won’t have far to travel home

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Rebel pride alive and well on first competitive day of the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 
Rebel pride alive and well on first competitive day of the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 
Youngsters gathered on Oliver Plunkett Street to take part in a busking competition as part of the week-long festival of music, song, and dance

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Cork-Limerick motorway will have 'devastating consequences' for farmland, claims group
Cork-Limerick motorway will have 'devastating consequences' for farmland, claims group
Cork-Limerick Alliance Group say the proposed M20 will result in demolition of 20 homes and prove costly to the taxpayer

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Man charged with murder of pensioner in Limerick
Man charged with murder of pensioner in Limerick
Philip Ambrose, 43, did not reply when charged with murdering Michael Hayes, 71, Gardaí told Limerick District Court.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

CORKLAND
Cork council plans to develop campervan parks 'fairly advanced'
Councillors told campervan park it developed in Cobh a few years ago had generated more than €31,000 so far this year

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

'There were parties everywhere': Cork winner of Mastermind International recalls triumph
'There were parties everywhere': Cork winner of Mastermind International recalls triumph
John Mulcahy recollects memories from when he was on top of the quiz world, writes Darragh Leen

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Public urged to stay away from some popular Cork beaches due to lack of 'safe access'
Public urged to stay away from some popular Cork beaches due to lack of 'safe access'
In West Cork, car parks at Warren Beach near Rosscarbery and Inchydoney Beach near Clonakilty were full by Saturday afternoon

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Community left in shock as girl who died while swimming in River Suir named locally
Community left in shock as girl who died while swimming in River Suir named locally
The local girl was only two weeks into her summer holidays.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Family told to remove loved one from Cork nursing home after raising concerns over care
Family told to remove loved one from Cork nursing home after raising concerns over care
Wife and mother, 67, has a rare but devastating neurological condition called corticobasal degeneration

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

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GP practices in West Cork close their lists to new patients due to shortage of doctors 
Bantry GP Paul O’Sullivan says practices are 'hamstrung' by the fact they cannot get enough GPs to work in rural areas

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

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Girl, 12, dies after getting into difficulty swimming in River Suir
A 12-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the water in Co Tipperary. Emergency services were called to the scene at River Suir, Newcastle, which is located close to The Vee Pass and Ballymacarbry at around 4. 20pm on Friday.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Cheerios Childline Concert - Dublin
Weekend's Thomond Park events set to give €15m boost to Mid-West
The Wolfe Tones will be playing twice — Friday and Sunday — while The Script will be performing their only 2025 Irish date on Saturday

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

'Really lovely' man, 70s, who died after Limerick assault named locally 
'Really lovely' man, 70s, who died after Limerick assault named locally 
The victim was rushed to University Hospital Limerick with life-threatening injuries following the incident. Gardaí confirmed on Friday that the man died in hospital

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Part of Limerick street cordoned off following rat infestation
Part of Limerick street cordoned off following rat infestation
The pack of rodents was spotted in a planter near Bedford Row.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Watch: From small local matches to world renowned stars, 46 years of iconic photography
Watch: From small local matches to world renowned stars, 46 years of iconic photography
Eddie O’Hare, Irish Examiner and Echo photographer, retires after 46 years behind the lens. He reflects on his early days, favourite moments, and what’s next for the iconic Cork photographer.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Cork City set to welcome 15,000 visitors for Munster Fleadh
Cork City set to welcome 15,000 visitors for Munster Fleadh
More than 15,000 visitors are expected in Cork for the Munster Fleadh and over 3,000 competitors will be vying to become provincial champions

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

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Motorcyclist, 50s, dies after Waterford crash
A man in his 60s arrested at the scene has been charged in connection with the crash. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court on Friday 

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Watch: Cars and house damaged in Cork City incident linked to feud 
Watch: Cars and house damaged in Cork City incident linked to feud 
Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn said the serious public disorder saw the destruction of property and the terrorising of an otherwise peaceful neighbourhood

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

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New Cork/Kerry centre 'has met dozens of migrants trafficked for sexual exploitation' 
As it formally launches its Cork and Kerry service, Ruhama says it has already dealt with 80 alleged victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in the region

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Cork road melted amid soaring temperatures
Cork road melted amid soaring temperatures
Council workers spread grit and sand on the affected road but one local man still urged motorists to avoid the road

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

State 'saturating' Limerick city centre with short-term asylum-seeker accommodation
State 'saturating' Limerick city centre with short-term asylum-seeker accommodation
Chamber chief executive Michelle Gallagher said the use of planning exemptions incentivises short-term institutional use of prime city centre buildings over long-term housing, education, or commercial projects

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

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